Meanings
How to pronounce "kick in the teeth":
AU
A humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.
Example Sentences
1
She worked hard for years to earn that promotion, but getting passed over for someone less qualified was a real kick in the teeth.
2
After all the effort I put into organizing that event, having only a handful of people show up was a real kick in the teeth.
3
I thought our friendship was strong, so when she talked behind my back, it felt like a kick in the teeth.
4
He had been saving up for months to buy a new car, but then his car got stolen—it was a real kick in the teeth.
5
Getting rejected by my dream college felt like a kick in the teeth, but I ended up finding a better fit for me elsewhere.
